| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $6.75 | 11.702% | $7.5399 | $7.54 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.43 | 8.272% | $178.0316 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.35 | 12.443% | $140.9473 | $140.95 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.25 | 6.365% | $49.1938 | $49.19 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.52 | 6.461% | $257.1246 | $257.12 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.95 | 10.276% | $52.8773 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.77 | 9.129% | $196.1812 | $196.18 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.02 | $881.8957 | $881.89 | $881.95 | $881.80 | |